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Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
Odisha Governor lays foundation stone for Second Generation  Ethanol Bio-refinery in Bargarh
 Ethanol Bio-refinery of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited being set up at Baulasingha village, Bhatli Tehsil, Bargarh ditrict, Odisha was laid by Governor of Odisha Professor Ganeshi Lal today. Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas & Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, along with several dignitaries were present on the occasion.
The Bio-refinery, the first of its kind to be set up, will have a capacity to produce three crore litres of fuel grade Ethanol annually using Rice straw as the feedstock. Ethanol produced from this plant will be blended with Petrol. The cost of the project is around Rs 100 Crore.
Biofuels have assumed importance recently due to the growing energy security needs and environmental concerns. Several countries have put forth different mechanism and incentives to encourage production and use of biofuels to suit their domestic requirements. Indi has surplus biomass availability of about 120-160 MMT annually which if converted, has the potential to yield 3000 crore litres of ethanol. The National Biofuel Policy of India 2018 targets 20% Ethanol blending to Petrol by year 2030. However, due to non-availability of Ethanol, the current Ethanol blending in Petrol is about 3 to 4%. Setting up of 2G Ethanol plants will help achieve the target of Ethanol blending in Petrol. The Bargarh Bio-Refinery will utilize about two lakh tonnes of Rice straw annually as feedstock which will be sourced from nearby locations like Bhati, Ambabhona, Sohela, Burla, Lakhanpur, etc.
The Bio-Refineries will contribute to cleaner environment due to usage of waste Rice straw for Ethanol production thereby reducing waste straw burning in fields. Blending of Ethanol in Petrol will reduce Green House Gas emissions as compared to fossil fuels. The plant is based on Zero-liquid discharge plant technology where all water will be recycled back into the plant. In addition to cleaner environment, the project will also help improve the socio-economic conditions of the farmers due to additional income from sale of Rice straw to the bio-refinery. Also, this will generate employment for appx 1200 persons  during construction, operation of plant and supply chain management of biomass. This will boost the infrastructural development in the area and overall improvement in livelihood of people. Further, blending of ethanol enhances self-sufficiency of the Nation by reducing oil imports, thereby saving foreign exchange.
Ministry of Civil Aviation
Fixed Wing Aircraft  Classified Into four  Categories Based on Seating Capacity
Small Aircraft Operator under Category-1a Awarded 26 RCS Routes In UDAN 3.0 and 4.0
Ministry of Civil Aviation has launched Regional Connectivity Scheme - UDAN  on 21-10-2016 to stimulate regional air connectivity and making air travel affordable to the masses. Under the UDAN scheme connectivity is enhanced by reviving unserved and underserved airports and by giving financial  support to meet the gap, if any, between the cost of airline operations and expected revenues on such UDAN routes. In addition to VGF, concessions to the Selected Airlines Operators  are offered by Central Government, State Government and airport operator for operation of UDAN flights.
Different fixed wing aircraft , based on their seating capacity, have been classified into the following four  categories for the purpose of UDAN Scheme based on seating capacity.
1. Category-1A - <9 passengers
2. Category-1 - 9 - 20 passengers
3. Category-2 - 21 - 80 passengers
4. Category-3 - > 80 passengers
In UDAN 3.0 and 4.0, a small aircraft operator under Category-1A was awarded 26 RCS routes. For Details of these 26 RCS routes, click here
UDAN is a market driven scheme. The interested airlines based on their assessment of demand on particular routes submit their proposals at the time of bidding under UDAN from time to time. Airports Authority of India , the Implementing Agency, provides VGF to SAOs for operation of UDAN flights. The VGF for UDAN flights is generated from within the sector by imposing a levy per departure, primarily on trunk routes. Besides the VGF and concessions, SAOs also get exclusivity right of operation of UDAN flight for a period of three years on the awarded route under UDAN scheme.
This information was given in a written reply by Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of State , Civil Aviation in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Law and Justice
The National Judicial Data Grid  is a database of orders, judgments and case details of connected District & Subordinate Courts and High Courts created as an online platform on which data is updated on a near real-time basis
The Minister of Law and Justice, Shri Kiren Rijiju in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha today informed that the National Judicial Data Grid  is a database of orders, judgments and case details of connected District & Subordinate Courts and High Courts created as an online platform on which data is updated on a near real-time basis. Now NJDG is under trial and testing stage for making Supreme Court data available in public domain.
The decision for e-filing of cases and documents in the Courts is an administrative matter which falls strictly within the purview and domain of the Judiciary and Central Government has no direct role to play in the matter. However, Department of Justice has requested all Central & State Government Departments including the Public Sector Undertakings  to use eFiling in all commercial disputes coming up in the commercial courts. Further, instructions have been issued by eCommittee of the Supreme Court to all High Courts to ensure that all Government litigation should be e-filed. Department of Justice has requested Department of Legal Affairs  to advise all Central Ministries/ Departments to use eFiling in all Government litigation. Accordingly, a communication has been sent by the Department of Legal Affairs to all Ministries/ Departments of the Government of India, as well as to all Law Officers for e-filing in respect of litigation on behalf of Union of India by the Ministries/ Departments concerned, including Autonomous Bodies/ Subordinate Offices/ Attached Offices and PSUs under their administrative control. To ensure a smooth process of e-filing of cases model rules for e-filing of cases have been prepared by Supreme Court of India and shared with the High Courts. Till now, 19 High Courts have implemented the rules of e-filing. Funds have been released to establish the e-Sewa Kendras to facilitate the lawyer or litigant who needs any kind of assistance ranging from information to facilitation and e-filing. As on 31.10.2022, 619 eSewa Kendras have been made functional under 25 High Courts.
NJDG works as a monitoring tool to identify, manage & reduce pendency of cases. It helps to provide timely inputs for making policy decisions to reduce delays in disposing of cases and helps in reducing case pendency. It also facilitates better monitoring of court performance and systemic bottlenecks, and, thus, serves as an efficient resource management tool. NJDG can be used for effective court management and case management for reducing the caseload.
Finance Commission
Finance Commission to visit Telangana
The 15th Finance Commission will be visiting the state of Telangana from 17th to 20th of February 2019. The Commission headed by the Chairman Shri N K Singh , will include Members Dr. Anoop Singh, Shri Ashok Lahiri and Dr. Ramesh Chand along with senior officers of the Commission.
The Commission begins its visit with on-site reviews of the Kaleshwaram Lift -Irrigation project, the Medigadda Barrage and Mission Bhagirathi the Safe Drinking Water project of Telangana.
This will be followed by separate detailed meetings with the Representatives of the Panchayati Raj Institutions and Urban Local Bodies. The Commission will meet the representative of all political parties separately followed by an elaborate and detailed meeting with the State Government .
The Commission on its final day will have a meeting with Eminent Economists headed by Dr. Y V Reddy. The Commission will also have a discussion in ISB on the draft report of Evaluation of State Finances of Telangana. There will also be a presentation to the Commission on updation of Land Records and Rythu Bandhu.
Ministry of Textiles
Fixation of MSPs of raw Jute and Mesta/Bimli
Kolkata, 25th May, 2022
The Central Government is committed to protect the rights of farmers . The Jute Commissioner Office fixed the minimum support price  of the raw jute and Mesta/Bimli prices .
For 2022-2023, MSP of TDN-3 grade of Raw Jute is fixed at ₹ 4750/- per quintal. For TDN-1 grade of Raw Jute , the MSP is ₹ 5425/- per quintal and for TDN-2 grade of Raw Jute , the MSP is ₹ 5225/- per quintal. Beside these TDN-4 and TDN-5 grades of Raw Jute , the MSP are ₹ 4225/- per quintal and ₹ 4025/- per quintal. The MSP Mesta/Bimli is also fixed . For M1, M2, M3, M4, M5 and M6 the minimum support prices are ₹ 3500/-, ₹3400/- , ₹ 3275/- , ₹3175/- , ₹3075/- and ₹2975/- respectively.
The JCI would continue to act as the central Nodal agency to undertake the price support operation for Raw Jute during the 2022-2023 session. This decision will help near about 40 lakhs farmers. Beside that, Jute Mills and Jute MSME sectors will be benefitted from it. The Jute Commissioner Office held a meeting to fix the price of Raw Jute and Mesta/Bimli with the officials of different bodies dealing with Raw jute on 24th May, 2022 . and finalized the rate of MSP.
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Ministry of Defence
Procurement of Defence Equipment from Vendors
During the last five years 2015-16 to 2019-20 , 158 contracts have been signed with Indian vendors and 100 contracts have been signed with foreign vendors for capital procurement of defence equipment for Armed Forces.
The defence equipment procured from Indian vendors over the last five years includes Helicopters, Radars, Electronic Fuzes, Bridges, Ballistic Helmets, Bullet Proof Jackets, TI Sights, Rocket launchers and Vehicles.
The defence equipment procured from Foreign vendors over the last five years includes Helicopters, Aircrafts, Search and Rescue Equipment, ULH, Air Defence Radars and Systems, Assault Rifles and Rockets.
Once a contract is signed with the concerned vendor, the delivery and other aspects of the procurement are governed by the terms and conditions of the contract. The contract is concluded as per the general conditions of contract laid down in the DPP.
This information was given by Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Shripad Naik in a written reply to Shri Md. Nadimul Haque in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Coal
Three New Hostels to come up to Benefit 350 Sports Persons
Coal India Ltd ,Ministry of Coal signs MOU with Department of Sports, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports
CIL to Contribute Rs. 75 crores to National Sports Development Fund 
Coal India Limited , under the Ministry of Coal has signed an MoU with Department of Sports, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, here today for betterment of sports infrastructure in the country. Under the MoU, CIL, under its Corporate Social Responsibility  program will contribute Rs. 75 crores towards the National Sports Development Fund . CIL’s contribution will be used for construction of three large hostels meant for sports persons. The initiative is seen as a significant step towards reaping the sports atmosphere created through recent success in Olympics & Paralympics where India finished with the best ever medal tally.
The MoU signing ceremony was held in the presence of Shri Anurag Singh Thakur, Union Minister of Information & Broadcasting , Youth Affairs & Sports and Shri Nisith Pramanik, Minister of State for Home Affairs, Youth Affairs and Sports. Dr. Anil Kumar Jain, Secretary ,Shri Ravi Mittal, Secretary , Shri Pramod Agrawal, Chairman, CIL and other senior functionaries of the Ministries and CIL attended the function.
These hostels will be constructed at Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education , Gwalior and Sports Authority of India’s  centres at Bhopal & Bengaluru with a combined capacity of 350 sports persons. These hostels will benefit talented athletes directly by creating a conducive eco-system through focused training under national level coaches. The project will be completed by 2023 for which CIL has already released Rs. 25 crores. This particular support from CIL also meets the purpose spelt out under “Khelo India” Scheme of Govt of India.
CIL spends over Rs. 500 crores annually on CSR initiatives. CIL and its subsidiaries have undertaken some high-impact projects under the thematic area of promotion of sports in its operational areas. Notable among them are- Support to Sport Academy at Ranchi byproviding residential training to tribal youth of Jharkhand at the cost of Rs. 10 crores per year, a Multi-Purpose Sports Complex at Sambalpur, Odisha at the cost of Rs. 25 crores and a 10,000-capacity stadium at Jharsuguda, Odisha at the cost of Rs. 23 crores.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM greets people on Ram Navmi
Calls to maintain Maryada and follow all preventive measures for safety from Corona
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted people on Ram Navmi and wished that all may continue to be blessed by the grace of Lord Ram.
Shri Modi tweeted that as per the message of the MaryadaPurshottam Shri Ram we all must maintain decorum and follow all the preventive measures for safety from Corona. He reminded ‘Dawai bhi Kadai bhi’
Special Service and Features
Staff Selection Commission will be conducting Phase-XI/2023/Selection Posts Examination on 27, 28 & 30.06.2023 in Computer Based Mode
Staff Selection Commission will be conducting Phase-XI/2023/Selection Posts Examination in Computer Based Mode.
2. In Southern Region, 83,162 candidates have been admitted for the examination. The Examination will be held in 29 Venues at 19 Centres/Cities viz. Chirala, Guntur, Kakinada, Kurnool, Rajahmundry, Tirupati, Vijayawada, Vishakhapatnam 'Vizianagaram in Andhra Pradesh; Hyderabad, Karimnagar' Warangal in Telangana and Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Salem, Tiruchirappalli, Tirunelveli & Vellore in Tamil Nadu.
3. In Southern Region, the examination will be held for 3 days on 27.06.2023, 28.06.2023 & 30.06.2023. There will be 4 Shifts in a day – 1st Shift from 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM, 2nd Shift from 11:45 PM to 12:45 PM, 3rd Shift from 02:30 PM to 03:30 PM and 4th Shift from 05:15 PM to 06:15 PM.
4. Facility to download e-Admission Certificates will be provided in our website in such a way that candidates can download the same ONLY 4 DAYS BEFORE THEIR ACTUAL DATE OF EXAMINATION AND ALL THE SUBSEQUENT DAYS TILL THEIR DATE OF EXAMINATION. These details are also intimated to the candidates through SMS to their mobile numbers and through e-mail to their e-mail IDs as provided by them in their Online Applications.
5. PROHIBITED ITEMS such as watches, books, paper chits, magazines, electronic gadgets  are STRICTLY NOT ALLOWED in the examination hall. If any such item is found in possession of a candidate in the examination hall, his/her candidature is liable to be cancelled and legal/criminal proceedings could be initiated against him/her. He/she would also be liable to be debarred from appearing in future examinations of the Commission for a period of 3–7 years. Candidates are, therefore, strictly advised not to bring prohibited items and bags into the Examination Venue.
6. Candidates are further requested to note that they shall not be permitted to attend the examination without e-Admission Certificate and Original Valid Identity Proof as enumerated in the Instructions attached with e-Admission Certificate. All candidates are, therefore, requested to download their e-Admission Certificate without fail. For further queries/clarifications, candidates may contact Southern Regional Office Helpline Numbers .
7. The Commission has taken necessary precautions in view of COVID-19 and the candidates are requested to follow the instructions given in e-Admission Certificate regarding COVID-19 scrupulously for safe and smooth conduct of Examination.
8. The Press Note is issued for information and benefit of the candidates.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
MSP Operations during Kharif Marketing Season 2020-21
Paddy Procurement shows increase of 24.98% against the last year
About 65.32 Lakh Paddy Farmers have benefitted from KMS Procurement Operations with MSP value of Rs 95596.84 Crore.
In the ongoing Kharif Marketing Season  2020-21, Government continues to procure Kharif 2020-21 crops at MSP from farmers as per existing MSP Schemes.
Paddy procurement for Kharif 2020-21 is continuing smoothly in the procuring States & UTs of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Telangana, Uttarakhand, Tamil Nadu, Chandigarh, Jammu & Kashmir, Kerala, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Chattisgarh, Odisha, Madhya Pardesh, Maharashtra, Bihar, Jharkhand, Assam, Karnataka and West Bengal with purchase of over 506.33 LMT of paddy up to 04.01.2021. This is an increase of 24.98% against the last year corresponding purchase of 405.10 LMT. Out of the total purchase of 506.33 LMT, Punjab alone has contributed 202.77 LMTs which is 40.04% of total procurement.
About 65.32 Lac farmers have already been benefitted from the ongoing KMS procurement Operations with MSP value of Rs 95596.84 Crore.
Further, based on the proposal from the States, approval was accorded for procurement of 51.66 LMT of Pulse and Oilseeds of Kharif Marketing Season 2020 for the States of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Telangana, Gujarat, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh under Price Support Scheme. Further, sanction for procurement of 1.23 LMT of Copra  for the States of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala was also given. For other States/UTs, approval will also be accorded on receipt of proposals for procurement of Pulses, Oilseeds and Copra under PSS so that procurement of FAQ grade of these crops can be made at notified MSP for the year 2020-21 directly from the registered farmers, if the market rate goes below MSP during the notified harvesting period in the respective States/UTs by the Central Nodal Agencies through State nominated procuring agencies.
Upto 04.01.2021, the Government through its Nodal Agencies has procured 270579.82 MT of Moong, Urad, Groundnut Pods and Soyabean having MSP value of Rs.1447.54 Crores benefitting 144969 farmers in Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Haryana and Rajasthan.
Similarly, 5089 MT of copra  having MSP value of Rs.52.40 crore has been procured benefitting 3961 farmers in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu upto 04.01.2021as against the last year corresponding purchase of 293.34 MT of copra. In respect of Copra and Urad, rates are ruling above MSP in most of the major producing States. The respective State/UTs Governments are making necessary arrangements for commencement of procurement from the date as decided by the respective States based on the arrivals in respect of Kharif Pulses and Oilseeds.
Procurement operations of seed cotton  under MSP are going on smoothly in the States of Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and Karnataka. Till 04.01.2021 a quantity of 7797758 cotton bales valuing Rs.22818.54 Crore has been procured benefitting 15,11,519 farmers.
Prime Minister's Office
PM to interact with beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana in Gujarat on 3rd August
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will interact with beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana in Gujarat on 3rd August 2021 at 12:30 PM via video conferencing.
A public participation programme is being launched in the state to create further awareness about the scheme.
About Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana 
PMGKAY is a food security welfare scheme that was envisaged by the Prime Minister to provide assistance and help mitigate the economic impact of Covid-19. Under PMGKAY, 5 Kg/person additional food grain is given to all beneficiaries covered under National Food Security Act.
CM and Deputy CM of Gujarat will also be present on the occasion.
Ministry of Defence
Cycling & Trekking Expedition flag off by air Officer Commanding, 7 BRD IAF
A Cycling expedition was organised by 7 BRD, IAF as part of "Swarnim Vijay Celebration" of the 50th Anniversary of the 1971 War.
The expedition was flagged off at AF Station Tughlakabad, New Delhi on 05 March 21. The expedition team comprising 30 Air warriors, led by Air Commodore Y Umesh, Air Officer Commanding, 7 BRD covered a distance of 100+ kms on cycle from AF Station Pathankot to Dharamshala, Mcleodganj and Yol Cantt followed by a Trekking expedition of 18 kms from Mcleodganj to Triund Top on 06th and 07th March.
The team stopped enroute at colleges and villages to spread awareness among youth on career prospects available in the Indian Air Force and showcased the sprit of Adventure with the message "Life with thrill and challenges".
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Union Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment to provide all kind of support for implementation of Social Security Schemes in Goa
Union Minister expressed pleasure that the Government of Goa is providing adequate attention to the welfare of SC/ST and OBCs
Panaji, 21 December 2020
Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Shri Ramdas Athwale today assured all kinds of support for the State Government for the implementation of Centrally sponsored Social Security Schemes in Goa. Shri Athwale was speaking after the meeting Chief Minister Dr Prmaod Sawant. Chief Minister Goa said that the State Government is ready to provide all facilities to the Nav-Buddhas in the state including reservation.
The Chief Minister informed the Union Minister that Goa has set up two special courts for matters relating to Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes. The Union Minister expressed pleasure that the government is providing adequate attention to the welfare of SC/ST and OBCs in Goa.
Union Minister Ramdas Athwale asked the government to send a proposal to set up Old Age Home ,Nasha Mukti Kendra and Ambedkar Bhawan in the state. He also asked to speed up proposals for pre-matric and post-matric scholarships. Shri Athwale said that the Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment shall provide all kinds of support for the prosperity of Goa.
The Share of Scheduled Caste population in Goa is 2%. So, there is limitation to set up ‘Ashram Schools’ , said the Union Minister.VK/SRT/DR
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Ministry of Tourism
Tourism Ministry has signed MoUs with several countries to promote tourism: Shri Prahlad Sing Patel
The signing of Agreements/Memorandum of Understanding  with various countries is an ongoing process and the Ministry of Tourism has signed Agreements/MoUs in the field of tourism cooperation with other countries and multilateral fora.
The main objective of such Agreements/MoUs signed by the Ministry of Tourism is primarily to promote tourism between both sides. The important components of the Agreements/MoUs include the following:
i) Exchange of information and data related to tourism.
ii) Cooperation between tourism stakeholders including hotels & Tour operators.
iii) Exchange of visits of Tour Operators/Media/Opinion Makers for promotion of two way tourism.
iv) Exchange programmes for cooperation in Human Resource Development.
v) Investment in the Tourism and Hospitality sector.
vi) Exchange of experience in the areas of promotion, marketing, destination development and management.
vii) Participation in travel fairs/exhibitions in each other’s country.
This information was given by the Minister of State  of Ministry of Culture and Ministry of Tourism, Shri Prahlad Singh Patel in reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.